Let's face it, behind the cheer and the jolly, the holidays are HARD. Between hosting family, spending money most of us don't have, and kids being home from school, stress can be at an all time high. This is especially ...
If you have lived in DeKalb County long enough, you have probably seen our signature purple tablecloth or our larger than life tent at events in the area. Whether it's a library, a dorm, or a farmers market, Safe Passage ...
Consent culture is “when we value the feelings of people we are interacting with either casually or professionally. It’s about respecting each other’s personal and emotional boundaries every time. It is myth that consent is only important when it comes ...
For many of us, the holiday season is a happy, relaxing time to spend with those we love most. But, for some of us, the holiday season may force us to be around people or situations that make us feel ...
When you’re the victim of a crime whether it’s domestic violence, sexual assault, staking, or human trafficking, you have rights and protections within the justice system. In Illinois, those rights are written in law to make sure that your voice ...
“Research has found that Native Americans experience a per capita rate of violence twice that of the U.S. resident population, and that female Native Americans are murdered at ten times the national average (Datangel, 2023).” Native American and Alaska Native ...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. One in four women will be the victim of domestic violence at some point in their lifetime, and on average, three women are killed every day at the hands of a current or former ...
Beauty standards are alive and well throughout all societies. According to Merriam Webster Dictionary, the definition of beauty standards is “a standard of perfection, beauty, or excellence that is often taken as a model for imitation. It can also refer to ...
Pets are like family. Unfortunately, like any member of a family, pets can be victims of domestic violence alongside their owners. Since pets are incredibly meaningful companions as well as sources of emotional support, abusive people may use targeting pets ...
Trigger Warning: Childhood Sexual Abuse and Grooming There have been important pieces of legislation designed to prevent and address childhood sexual abuse. One such law, Erin’s Law, is the basis for the sexual abuse prevention education that Safe Passage presents on ...
